There are many situations in motion applications where a linear guide or actuator isn’t fully supported along its entire length. In these cases, deflection (due to the component’s own weight and due ...

Bearing deflection or yield is elastic deformation occurring between balls and raceways because of external loads. Deflection increases nonlinearly as external load increases. To increase bearing ...

Figure 7.1a shows a diving board bending under the weight of the diver at the end of the board. The diving board must have adequate flexibility to provide the spring force that the divers can use to ...